2018 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 January 2027 (209 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,766 mi
AI verdict AVOID 50/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Ford has 7 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 16,766 miles. The high annual mileage for its age also indicates significant wear and tear.
The vehicle exhibits high annual usage, averaging 13,824 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles/year, with a notable spike in usage from 2022 onwards.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jan 2026): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/R16 91V (5.2.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Jan 2021) escalated to dangerous failures (Jan 2026).
- High annual mileage (13,824 mi/yr) for its age, indicating significant wear and tear.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until January 2027, providing immediate peace of mind.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or suspension.
- Consistent mileage trajectory, no suspicious drops or round numbers.
- No outstanding recalls or dangerous defects in the recent MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 16,766 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 16,766 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 31,142 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 54,058 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 80,595 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 111,006 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 111,015 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX18 YYO, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.